October 8, 2007
Prewrite
1. What are you good at?
I am good at math.
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at?
I feel kind of bored and kind of to frustrated.
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?
I would feel angry because I would fail math and get in trouble with my parents.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more.They had to find more food to eat and he wanted to help a wolf that was homeless and hungry that you could see his ribs.
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
He could not find the rabbit so he would get in bad trouble.The only food he could find were to field mice so he will starve.Also he left the wolf all alone in the fields so he will die.
Chapter 2
What two important events happen in this chapter?
Tao helped the wolf to eat again and he told him to go hunt with his friends.then He found the cave and saw the shells so then he painted a deer and he painted a wolf.
Chapter 3
1. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?
They learn to hunt
2. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
that he will go his own way and hunt alone
3. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
I am Volt and I want to keep the clan with enuogh food to eat.Tao on the other hand is rebeling my comands and does not follow orders from me.He wants to hunt with a wolf dog but I say they are demans and we should kill them all.Then he wants to hunt by himself and I told him to live with the mountain people.I also told him to leave our clan forerver.
Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. Start with an interest grabber. Then write your topic sentence. Give three details or examples to support your thesis. Use a quotation from the chapter.
Tao's mother cared alot about Tao that she would risk her live just to proyect him and keep him save.Tao's mother was a rebel from the from the clan Again and again they tried to take you away, but she fought like a cave lion, screaming, biting, refusing to give you up.She also didn't care if she died just that he was alive Kala was alone with the new child as tao stooped into the hut.She was willing top stay in the cave just to protect her son She sat in a corner of big cave, holdingyou to her breast, keeping you warm, roking back and forth, singing.She was a careing person "But she would not let you go"
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?
Tao tried to draw a perfect horse and ram.
2. Which is easier for him and why?
Ram is easier because he has an image of him right in front of him.
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?
The first one is that he is hunting with a wolf dog and he hunts in the forbidden lands.
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?
The one that he is painting in the caves.
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?
Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have by saying that he is a good guy.
Chapter 7
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Is what he says true for those times, but not now? Or, is the reverse true: was it not true then, but true now?
I reacted really surprised that Graybeard would say that. I agree with Graybeard because it is wierd for a kid to make art.Yes, he says the true for
that time but not now. No the revese true; it was true then but not now because when we draw something it is a hobby and back then it was a signal of live or death.
Chapter 8
An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways.
The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today.
What situation did you imagine?
There is a tenager that wants to be a police officer ,but he can't do that so he goes to jail.
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's rules? Give your opinion.
He should havefollowed society's because he is to young to be a police.
Chapter 9
Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?
I think Graybeard changed his mind because he says he will teach him how to draw the sketches.
What does this tell you about his character?
It tells me that he is a kind guy and he doesn't follow society's rules.
Chapter 10
1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?
the mountains that walk are mamoths
2. What almost happened to Tao? He almost got killed buy the mamoths
Chapter 11
Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?
Yes,because he really tells Tao how he is supose to do the painting and because he is making Tao a better painter.
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?No because i don't really like art and I am a good painter.
Chapter 12
1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?Animal fat,blood,honey,charcoal,fish oil,yelow clay,and limestone powder.the animal fat was the one that surprised me the most.
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?Tao is afraid of the much coughing that Graybeard has and that Graybeard could die.
Chapter 13
1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
No, because Volt will still hate him because he is a wolfdog.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
I tink that Graybeard will die Volt will like the wolf dog and they won't hate Tao.
Chapter 14
1. Why does Tao cross the river?Tao crossed the river because he wanted Ram back.
2. What decision does Graybeard reach? He reaches the decision that Tao will become a cave painter.
Chapter 15
What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
The problem that Tao does at the end of the chapter is that he is painting on the secret cavern and the people don't think that Graybeard sent him there.
Chapter 16
Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question./Users/user/Desktop/25.jpg
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can introduce new
characters if you want.
Terra-cotta Soldiers
The terra-cotta soldiers were made to protect the first Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi in the after life. There were 6000 life-size figures. Archeologists have not found two of any of them that are the same. They were designed to be only the emperor in the afterlife. 1400 more soldiers were found in nearby chambers.
They were manufactured in workshops by government labors and craftsmen. Everything was created separately and made a realistic appearance. They had tools, precious jewels, and rare objects. They were made of pure terra cotta. They all had facial features that were unique. They vary I height, uniform, and hairstyle. Their original weapons were stolen and they used to have color but now it has faded away.
If you were wondering how they were discovered as here is your answer. They were discovered as archers, soldiers, chariot drivers, and horses. All of them are unique and facing east to lead the emperor in the afterlife. In 1974 archeologist found the tomb of emperor shi huangdi where they discovered the terra-cotta soldiers. In other chambers of the tomb there were 1400 more terra-cotta soldiers. They were buried with Qin in 209-210 BC. Local farmers discovered them on March 1974. They were on mount Li in four pits.
No one really knows how many workers made all of them. Qin cloned all of his real soldiers into terra-cotta soldiers to protect him in the afterlife. Archeologists are still putting the parts together at this very moment. Also they are finding more terra-cotta soldiers in other pits/chambers. Archeologists are hoping to find more.
7400 terra-cotta warriors were made to protect the first emperor of china Qin Shi Huangdi they were made by government labors. Archeologists found them in 1974 on March with some help from some local farmers. Every single one of them were unique and would vary in everything. Their hairstyle was vary important because if anybody ever accidentally cut some of their hair off they would go to prison for four years. I wonder how much more warrior are there?
Prewrite
1. What are you good at?
I am good at math.
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at?
I feel kind of bored and kind of to frustrated.
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?
I would feel angry because I would fail math and get in trouble with my parents.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more.They had to find more food to eat and he wanted to help a wolf that was homeless and hungry that you could see his ribs.
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
He could not find the rabbit so he would get in bad trouble.The only food he could find were to field mice so he will starve.Also he left the wolf all alone in the fields so he will die.
Chapter 2
What two important events happen in this chapter?
Tao helped the wolf to eat again and he told him to go hunt with his friends.then He found the cave and saw the shells so then he painted a deer and he painted a wolf.
Chapter 3
1. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?
They learn to hunt
2. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
that he will go his own way and hunt alone
3. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
I am Volt and I want to keep the clan with enuogh food to eat.Tao on the other hand is rebeling my comands and does not follow orders from me.He wants to hunt with a wolf dog but I say they are demans and we should kill them all.Then he wants to hunt by himself and I told him to live with the mountain people.I also told him to leave our clan forerver.
Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. Start with an interest grabber. Then write your topic sentence. Give three details or examples to support your thesis. Use a quotation from the chapter.
Tao's mother cared alot about Tao that she would risk her live just to proyect him and keep him save.Tao's mother was a rebel from the from the clan Again and again they tried to take you away, but she fought like a cave lion, screaming, biting, refusing to give you up.She also didn't care if she died just that he was alive Kala was alone with the new child as tao stooped into the hut.She was willing top stay in the cave just to protect her son She sat in a corner of big cave, holdingyou to her breast, keeping you warm, roking back and forth, singing.She was a careing person "But she would not let you go"
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?
Tao tried to draw a perfect horse and ram.
2. Which is easier for him and why?
Ram is easier because he has an image of him right in front of him.
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?
The first one is that he is hunting with a wolf dog and he hunts in the forbidden lands.
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?
The one that he is painting in the caves.
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?
Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have by saying that he is a good guy.
Chapter 7
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Is what he says true for those times, but not now? Or, is the reverse true: was it not true then, but true now?
I reacted really surprised that Graybeard would say that. I agree with Graybeard because it is wierd for a kid to make art.Yes, he says the true for
that time but not now. No the revese true; it was true then but not now because when we draw something it is a hobby and back then it was a signal of live or death.
Chapter 8
An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways.
The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today.
What situation did you imagine?
There is a tenager that wants to be a police officer ,but he can't do that so he goes to jail.
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's rules? Give your opinion.
He should havefollowed society's because he is to young to be a police.
Chapter 9
Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?
I think Graybeard changed his mind because he says he will teach him how to draw the sketches.
What does this tell you about his character?
It tells me that he is a kind guy and he doesn't follow society's rules.
Chapter 10
1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?
the mountains that walk are mamoths
2. What almost happened to Tao? He almost got killed buy the mamoths
Chapter 11
Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?
Yes,because he really tells Tao how he is supose to do the painting and because he is making Tao a better painter.
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?No because i don't really like art and I am a good painter.
Chapter 12
1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?Animal fat,blood,honey,charcoal,fish oil,yelow clay,and limestone powder.the animal fat was the one that surprised me the most.
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?Tao is afraid of the much coughing that Graybeard has and that Graybeard could die.
Chapter 13
1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
No, because Volt will still hate him because he is a wolfdog.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
I tink that Graybeard will die Volt will like the wolf dog and they won't hate Tao.
Chapter 14
1. Why does Tao cross the river?Tao crossed the river because he wanted Ram back.
2. What decision does Graybeard reach? He reaches the decision that Tao will become a cave painter.
Chapter 15
What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
The problem that Tao does at the end of the chapter is that he is painting on the secret cavern and the people don't think that Graybeard sent him there.
Chapter 16
Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question./Users/user/Desktop/25.jpg
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can introduce new
characters if you want.
Terra-cotta Soldiers
The terra-cotta soldiers were made to protect the first Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi in the after life. There were 6000 life-size figures. Archeologists have not found two of any of them that are the same. They were designed to be only the emperor in the afterlife. 1400 more soldiers were found in nearby chambers.
They were manufactured in workshops by government labors and craftsmen. Everything was created separately and made a realistic appearance. They had tools, precious jewels, and rare objects. They were made of pure terra cotta. They all had facial features that were unique. They vary I height, uniform, and hairstyle. Their original weapons were stolen and they used to have color but now it has faded away.
If you were wondering how they were discovered as here is your answer. They were discovered as archers, soldiers, chariot drivers, and horses. All of them are unique and facing east to lead the emperor in the afterlife. In 1974 archeologist found the tomb of emperor shi huangdi where they discovered the terra-cotta soldiers. In other chambers of the tomb there were 1400 more terra-cotta soldiers. They were buried with Qin in 209-210 BC. Local farmers discovered them on March 1974. They were on mount Li in four pits.
No one really knows how many workers made all of them. Qin cloned all of his real soldiers into terra-cotta soldiers to protect him in the afterlife. Archeologists are still putting the parts together at this very moment. Also they are finding more terra-cotta soldiers in other pits/chambers. Archeologists are hoping to find more.
7400 terra-cotta warriors were made to protect the first emperor of china Qin Shi Huangdi they were made by government labors. Archeologists found them in 1974 on March with some help from some local farmers. Every single one of them were unique and would vary in everything. Their hairstyle was vary important because if anybody ever accidentally cut some of their hair off they would go to prison for four years. I wonder how much more warrior are there?
Erick Terra-cotta